Monday, August 20, 2007

A Wonderful Weekend

I had a delightful time with dear family and friends at the Sweet Sixteens Family Reunion. Ben and Lucy, my sweet brother and sister, and their wonderful mom, Toni, were fabulous hosts.

Mickeybear, I missed you being there, but I know you were with me in spirit. And our poem was very well-received, I'm happy to say!

I'll post the poem here, to share with those of you who couldn't make it to the Sweet Sixteens bash:

"Sweet Sixteens", a sixteen-line poem presented with love and purrs from Marilyn MonREOW and Mickey Mantle

Sixteen years ago or more they fitCurled up into a handSuch energy, they couldn't sitFor long: the wee firebrands!

Twelve years ago or more they livedTheir lives as young adultsWith exuberance and purrs to give,Athletic prowess to exult.

Four years ago or more they grewCalmer, contemplativeQuiet wisdom felt quite newTo those who'd been so sportive.

Today, the Sweet Sixteens (or more),Know love and living intertwineAnd daily from their hearts outpourDear joy for life divine.

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Now that I'm home, I'm going to work on a Villanelle for my Mickeybear, to present to him when he gets back. And guess what else I did today... I played Box Wars with my little brother, MaoMao! *giggle*